A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Nuraphone NuraTrue IPX4

Mpow Flame S IPX7

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the Nuraphone NuraTrue's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Nuraphone NuraTrue, Mpow Flame S have a rating of IPX7 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Mpow Flame S has a higher liquid rating than Nuraphone NuraTrue

Weight

Nuraphone NuraTrue 14.8g

Mpow Flame S ✗

Nuraphone NuraTrue have a weight of 14.8g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Nuraphone NuraTrue are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue have sweat resistance

Mpow Flame S's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Mpow Flame S and Nuraphone NuraTrue have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Nuraphone NuraTrue have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

The Mpow Flame S too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue stay well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background sounds while preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.

Both Mpow Flame S, and Nuraphone NuraTrue have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Nuraphone NuraTrue 10mm

Mpow Flame S ✗

The Nuraphone NuraTrue driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound made by the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Nuraphone NuraTrue 20Hz

Mpow Flame S ✗

Nuraphone NuraTrue's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Highest Frequency

Nuraphone NuraTrue 20000Hz

Mpow Flame S ✗

Nuraphone NuraTrue's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

Sound Pressure Level

Nuraphone NuraTrue 108dB/mW

Mpow Flame S ✗

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Nuraphone NuraTrue's measurement is 108dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Nuraphone NuraTrue 6hours

Mpow Flame S 12hours

Nuraphone NuraTrue's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Mpow Flame S's battery life is more than that of Nuraphone NuraTrue by 6 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Nuraphone NuraTrue 18hours

Mpow Flame S ✗

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Nuraphone NuraTrue's case has a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

Charge Time

Nuraphone NuraTrue 2hours

Mpow Flame S ✗

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Nuraphone NuraTrue's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Nuraphone NuraTrue have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and case.

Mpow Flame S too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

The Nuraphone NuraTrue use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Nuraphone NuraTrue v5

Mpow Flame S v5

The Nuraphone NuraTrue have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Mpow Flame S has a Bluetooth version of 5, equal to that of the Nuraphone NuraTrue . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Nuraphone NuraTrue 10meters

Mpow Flame S 10meters

Nuraphone NuraTrue have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Mpow Flame S have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Nuraphone NuraTrue

Has Aac

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Nuraphone NuraTrue will work well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Mpow Flame S support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

Has Ldac

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

Has Aptx Low Latency

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S support APTX Low Latency, a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag for example when playing games.

Has Aptx Hd

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Nuraphone NuraTrue 2only

Mpow Flame S ✗

Nuraphone NuraTrue have 2 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

The Mpow Flame S support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Nuraphone NuraTrue have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

The Mpow Flame S support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Mpow Flame S have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Nuraphone NuraTrue support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.

Also the Mpow Flame S support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Mpow Flame S also have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

With the Nuraphone NuraTrue, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

The Mpow Flame S too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Nuraphone NuraTrue support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Mpow Flame S too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Nuraphone NuraTrue come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them.

Mpow Flame S too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Nuraphone NuraTrue	Mpow Flame S
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX7
	weight	14.8g	✗
	has no wires or cables	✓	✗
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	✗
	highest frequency	20000Hz	✗
	sound pressure level	108dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	6hours	12hours
	battery life of charging case	18hours	✗
	charge time	2hours	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✗	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
	has aptx low latency	✗	✓
	has aptx hd	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	✗
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✗	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Has Aptx Low Latency

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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